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Learning Disabilities Psychologist

Pulse Healthcare

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Job Title

Psychologist

Banding

Band 8a/b equivalent

Location

Dundee

Working Hours

3 days per week | Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm

Salary

Attractive rates (negotiable)

Psychologist – Learning Disabilities & Complex Care | Dundee

Pulse is working with a specialist inpatient provider in Dundee to recruit an experienced Psychologist to support adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder and complex presentations. This is a part‑time locum opportunity (3 days per week) within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team, offering excellent clinical exposure and flexible working.

The role is due to start mid‑March 2026 and will continue until a permanent appointment is made, making it ideal if you’re looking for stability without long‑term commitment. Attractive rates are available, and the service is based in Dundee.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Provide psychological assessment, formulation and intervention for adults with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder
  • Work with individuals presenting with complex needs and behaviours that challenge
  • Contribute to care planning and risk management using evidence‑based approaches
  • Work collaboratively within a full MDT including psychiatry, nursing and therapy colleagues
  • Support positive behaviour support planning and trauma‑informed care
  • Contribute to reports, reviews and clinical discussions, ensuring high standards of care

You’ll have the autonomy to shape your clinical input while being fully supported by an experienced team around you.

Benefits

  • Part‑time working (3 days per week)
  • Attractive and flexible rates of pay
  • Full MDT support
  • Opportunity to work within a specialist LD and autism setting

Qualifications & Experience

Essential / Minimum:

  • HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
  • Experience working with learning disabilities
  • Experience supporting individuals with complex presentations and/or autistic spectrum disorder

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Inpatient or high‑dependency setting experience
  • Experience with positive behaviour support or trauma‑informed approaches

If you don’t meet every requirement but feel this role could be a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Apply today via the Pulse website, and a member of our specialist recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.

Why Work with Pulse

  • Dedicated mental health recruitment specialists
  • Access to exclusive roles not advertised elsewhere
  • Honest, transparent support throughout the process
  • Help with compliance, onboarding and ongoing placements

Reasonable Adjustments

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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Listed on greenhouse · posted 2026-02-02. ApplySarthi collects openings and links to application pages; the role is advertised by Pulse Healthcare, not by us.